Ref. #D6D5BD · PPU9-17
Pale Cucumber
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Cucumber Technical Profile
What color is Pale Cucumber? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D6D5BD. Colors similar to Pale Cucumber include Benjamin Moore Spa, PPG With A Twist, Valspar Lunar Tide. Pale Cucumber has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Pale Cucumber sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Pale Cucumber reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Pale Cucumber
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Cucumber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Cucumber
#D6D5BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Cucumber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Cucumber Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pale Cucumber.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Cucumber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Cucumber have?
Pale Cucumber by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Pale Cucumber from other brands?
The closest matches are Spa by Benjamin Moore (#D6D4B9), With A Twist by PPG (#D1D1BB), Lunar Tide by Valspar (#DBD9BE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pale Cucumber?
Pale Cucumber has an LRV of 65.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Cucumber's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.